A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Jabra Elite 7 Pro IP57

Sony WF C500 IPX4

IP ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX4, the Sony WF C500's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Compared to the Sony WF C500, Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a rating of IP57 meaning that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety and that of liquids is that, Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a higher liquid rating than Sony WF C500

Weight

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 10.8g

Sony WF C500 10.8g

The Sony WF C500 have a weight of 10.8g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport.

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro, at 10.8g have the same weight as the Sony WF C500

Has No Wires Or Cables

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Sony WF C500 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds .

Jabra Elite 7 Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Sony WF C500 are resistant to sweat

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Sony WF C500 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have stereo speakers

Waterproof Depth Rating

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 1meters

Sony WF C500 ✗

Jabra Elite 7 Pro are rated 1meters any depth more than that you are likely to lose the functionality of your device. Devices that have a higher depth rating are better for diving.

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Sony WF C500 sit well in place, creating a sound seal that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.

Both Jabra Elite 7 Pro, and Sony WF C500 have passive noise reduction this implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 6mm

Sony WF C500 5.8mm

The Sony WF C500 driver unit is 5.8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates the sound produced by the earbuds.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro driver unit is 6mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Sony WF C500 by 0.2mm , a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 20Hz

Sony WF C500 20Hz

Sony WF C500's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 20000Hz

Sony WF C500 20000Hz

The Sony WF C500's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that both devices can generate equal treble

Has A Neodymium Magnet

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

Sony WF C500 ✓

The Sony WF C500 have neodymium magnets, if used in earbuds produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output using less power to do so. They can help produce music at quite a high sound pressure level, with the use of high magnetic flux.

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Battery Life

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 9hours

Sony WF C500 10hours

The Sony WF C500's battery life is 10 hours, a device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's battery life is less than that of Sony WF C500 by 1 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 24hours

Sony WF C500 10hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Sony WF C500's case is said to have a charge of 10 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, more than that of Sony WF C500 by 14 hours

Charge Time

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

Sony WF C500 2.5hours

It requires 2.5 hours to fully charge the Sony WF C500's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.

Has Wireless Charging

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

Jabra Elite 7 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The Sony WF C500 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Sony WF C500 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Jabra Elite 7 Pro v5.2

Sony WF C500 v5

Sony WF C500 have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, newer than that of Sony WF C500 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 10meters

Sony WF C500 9meters

Sony WF C500 have a 9meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, longer than that of Sony WF C500 by 1meters

Has Aac

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

Sony WF C500 ✓

Sony WF C500 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sony WF C500 will work fine with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

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Number Of Microphones

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 8only

Sony WF C500 2only

Sony WF C500 have 2 microphones.

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro microphones are 8, more than that of Sony WF C500 by 6 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

Jabra Elite 7 Pro use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.

Highest Mic Frequency

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 8000Hz

Sony WF C500 ✗

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest mic frequency is 8000Hz, high frequencies are best for recording treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is known as its upper limiting frequency.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Jabra Elite 7 Pro support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Sony WF C500 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Sony WF C500 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have the mute function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

With the Sony WF C500, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

Sony WF C500 1Years

Sony WF C500 have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The Sony WF C500 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The Sony WF C500 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your pockets without a casing can easily damage them.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Waterproof Depth Rating

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Has A Neodymium Magnet

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Highest Mic Frequency

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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